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'The world has seen the new Northern Ireland' - David Cameron
The Prime Minister has hailed the G8 summit in Lough Erne, Fermanagh as the most peaceful in recent memory and proof of how much Ulster has changed.
Petrol bomb thrown over Belfast interface injures four-year-old girl
Child was playing in the street when the attack happened in East Belfast.
Enniskillen struck down by G8-itis
Residents admit there will be a void in their lives when the G8 leaves town.
Gay adoption ban 'in child's interests'
Court hears case against gay and unmarried couples adopting in N Ireland.
Vladimir Putin: 'Syrian rebels are the same as those who killed Lee Rigby'
Warning on arming rebels.
Man put spy-cam in Ulster Folk museum's disabled toilets
Man convicted of voyeurism.
Apology for IRA victims' memorial letter
Planners issued removal order for memorial to Kingsmills massacre victims.
Old bomb found at G8 site
A Second World War bomb was discovered in a G8 security sweep.
Woman killed in two car motorway crash
Tragedy on M1 in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Amanda Knox acquittal 'full of mistakes'
Acquittal full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions, court rules.
Lions in shock defeat to ACT Brumbies
Captain Rory Best had a nightmare at the line out.
Saatchi: Why I accepted caution
Nigella's husband 'did not want altercation hanging over them'.
Shinzo Abe asks Stormont to 'continuously support' Japanese companies in Northern Ireland
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority was his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
'The world has seen the new Northern Ireland', says David Cameron at the end of a successful G8
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world has now seen the new Northern Ireland.
Old bomb discovered in security sweep of G8 site
An explosive device found near the G8 summit venue was a remnant of the Second World War, David Cameron revealed today.
Summit location 'a fantastic venue'
David Cameron said you "couldn't put a value" on the free advertising for Northern Ireland as a result of the G8 summit.
Vladimir Putin tells Cameron at G8: 'Syrian rebels are the same as those who killed Lee Rigby'
Arming the Syrian rebels could deliver weapons into the hands of the sort of people who killed Drummer Lee Rigby, Vladimir Putin warned.
Michelle Obama and girls meet Bono's family in Irish pub
Michelle Obama and her two daughters have met U2 lead singer Bono, his wife Ali and their two sons for a traditional Irish pub lunch.
Enniskillen struck down by G8-itis
G8-itis swept through the picturesque town of Enniskillen as the world's leaders gathered nearby.
How warm-up act Michelle Obama stole show from Barack as she mesmerised Belfast
It was meant as a joke – a crowd-pleasing, light-hearted jibe about allowing her husband to join her on big trips.
Graphic: After G8 lockdown, Obama's African trip to cost $100m
The single biggest security operation ever mounted in Northern Ireland may be underway as the G8 summit takes place in County Fermanagh, but the estimated £50m cost of ensuring the safety of the eight visiting world leaders seems a bargain compared to US president Barack Obama's trip to Africa later this month.
Ambulance crew 'threatened with meat clever' in Newtownabbey
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an ambulance crew was allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
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An online article (‘Protestant-Catholic gap narrows as census results revealed’, posted December 11, 2012) reported on the publication of data from the 2011 Census by the Northern Ireland Statistics Agency and stated that the percentage of Protestants and Catholics in the Northern Ireland population stood at 48% and 45% respectively.
Man held over ambulance 'threat'
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after an ambulance crew were allegedly threatened with a meat cleaver.
Pensioner-hunt police find body
Police searching for a missing Co Antrim pensioner have recovered a body.
Japan PM targets economic revival
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority is his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Shinzo Abe asks Stormont to 'continuously support' Japanese companies in Northern Ireland
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has declared his top priority was his country's economic revitalisation following the G8 summit.
Summit shows changed N Ireland - PM
Prime Minister David Cameron has hailed the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory, insisting the whole world had now seen the new Northern Ireland.
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Willie Frazer freed again after being held over bail breach
Loyalist campaigner Willie Frazer was freed again today despite being held to have breached bail terms by being at the scene of a Maze prison site protest.
Alert after 'viable' device found
A viable pipe bomb has been found in Co Tyrone.
Teenager Hannah upstages Obama
It's not everyday you nearly upstage the most powerful man in the world.
Man suffers fractured jaw and cheekbone in attack
A man has suffered a fractured jaw and cheekbone after he was attacked in Co Down.
Tourism planning guidelines hailed
New measures to help smooth the planning process for tourism development are "common sense", Northern Ireland's Environment Minister has claimed.
G8 summit: World leaders reach deal on tackling tax avoidance and money laundering
Agreement has been reached by world leaders at the G8 summit on new action to tackle money-laundering and "shell companies" which are used to evade tax, Downing Street said today.
Two taken to hospital following three car crash with lorry
Two people have been taken to hospital after a three car road crash involving a lorry.
Barclay Communications’ Race Evening raises thousands
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Manchester United's Jonny Evans marries Helen McConnell
BBC Radio One's Big Weekend gig in Northern Ireland
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Awesome Cannes: Irina Shayk dazzles at 'All is Lost' premiere
In Pictures: May Day races at Down Royal racecourse
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Freedom of Belfast award 'humbles' Dame Mary Peters
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UK set for hottest day of year
The UK is expected to bask in the hottest day of the year so far, forecasters said.
Osborne to spell out bank plans
George Osborne is to shed light on his plans for the state-owned banks amid fresh pressure to split up Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
PM faces MPs' questions on G8 deals
David Cameron is to face questions from MPs after G8 leaders thrashed out limited agreements on how to handle the Syria crisis and tackle tax dodging.
Assange expects to stay in embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London even if sex charges against him are dropped, because he fears moves are already under way to extradite him to the United States, he has revealed.
Patient restraint data revealed
Nearly 40,000 incidents of physical restraint on mental health patients in England were recorded in one year - with more than 3,000 in the "dangerous" face-down position - according to figures released by a charity.
RBS split raised amid banks rethink
Radical plans to split Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) into a "good" bank and a "bad" bank must be looked at immediately as part of an urgent rethink of Government plans for privatisation, according to an influential Parliamentary commission.
Guides drop God vow from Promise
It has been a part of the Promise for over a century, but from now on girls will no longer pledge their devotion to God when they join the Guides.
New food labels help fight obesity
A new front-of-pack food label that has the support of health groups and all the major supermarkets has been launched to help tackle the obesity crisis.
Many roads 'could become unusable'
Much of the local road network could become unusable should there be more flooding or another severe winter, highways bosses are warning.
Ex-soldier guilty of further rapes
A convicted date rapist has been sentenced to life imprisonment for three more rapes on teenage women, Scotland Yard said.
Wet summers due to warmer Atlantic
Recent wet summers in the UK may have been caused by a major warming of the North Atlantic Ocean, leading scientists and meteorologists have said.
Union challenges tribunal charge
The Government is facing a legal challenge to its controversial decision to introduce "brutal" charges of around £1,000 to take an employment tribunal case, it has been revealed.
Video: US First Lady's motorcade passes through Dublin
US First Lady Michelle Obama travelled to Dublin with her two daughters, Malia and Sasha, on June 17. Their trip coincided with the beginning of the G8 summit in Lough Erne, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The Obamas visited Trinity College, Dublin, before heading to the Gaiety Theatre for a special performance of Riverdance. The video here shows the Obama’s motorcade travelling through Baggot Street in Dublin city centre. Credit: Storyful.
Video: Popocatepetl volcano spews ash
The active Popocatepetl volcano in central Mexico put on a show for the residents of nearby Puebla on June 17, as captured in the video above. In the video, a large plume of ash can be seen rising above the volcano. Credit: Yaotl-Mixy MAcera.
Video: Jason Statham hails new film's 'reality'
The couple, who have been dating for around three years, since 2010, laughed and smiled as they walked up the red carpet together at London's Leicester Square.
Attacker jailed for Meagher murder
A serial sex offender has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of an Irish woman that outraged Australia's second-largest city.
Kenny to welcome Japanese premier
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to hold talks with prime minister of Japan Shinzo Abe in Dublin.
Murder probe over mother and girl
A Garda probe into the death of a mother and a daughter has been upgraded to a double murder investigation.
Michelle Obama and girls meet Bono's family in Irish pub
Michelle Obama and her two daughters have met U2 lead singer Bono, his wife Ali and their two sons for a traditional Irish pub lunch.
Pub meal rounds off whirlwind tour
The wife of the world's most powerful man is sitting across the table eating fish and chips at your local - the stuff of dreams for most mere mortals, but for U2 frontman and self-styled anti-poverty campaigner Bono it was just another lunch at the top table.
Compensation plea over laundries
Comprehensive compensation is needed for survivors of Magdalene laundries including unpaid wages and pensions and rehab for forced labour, a watchdog has claimed.
Attacker jailed for Meagher murder
A serial sex offender has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of an Irish woman that outraged Australia's second-largest city.
PM faces MPs' questions on G8 deals
David Cameron is to face questions from MPs after G8 leaders thrashed out limited agreements on how to handle the Syria crisis and tackle tax dodging.
Chef describes Jacksons' grief
Michael Jackson's personal chef has described for jurors the home lives of the pop superstar's children during the final months of the singer's life and their continuing grief over their father's death nearly four years ago.
Brazil protesters keep up pressure
Thousands of demonstrators have flooded into a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the state of public transport, schools and other public services.
Google asks court to lift gag order
Google has sharply challenged the US government's gag order on its internet surveillance programme, citing what it described as a constitutional free speech right to divulge how many requests it receives from the government for data about its customers in the name of national security.
Stars mark Israeli leader's 90th
Hollywood superstars have joined Israeli and global leaders and local celebrities to honour president Shimon Peres for his forthcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the country's peace pioneers.
Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling
British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.
Dawn delivers in thriller
Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in a thrilling finish to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Scrum will be key - Cuttitta
Scotland's stretched scrum resources have been backed to come through what could be the hardest test of their summer tour to South Africa with flying colours this weekend.
O'Brien sounds War cry
Declaration Of War swept to victory for the Aidan O'Brien team in the opening Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Villa complete Helenius move
Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg.
Torres: Mourinho has plans for me
Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.
New Baggies deal for Reid
West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club.
Chelsea look to sign £10m Frenchman Geoffrey Kondogbia
The French midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, who has just finished his first season at Seville, is a key Chelsea target as they seek to sign a defensive midfielder as part of their squad strengthening over the summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo advised to stay at Real Madrid to end of contract before making possible switch to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo is privately being urged to wait 18 months before making his last big move in football – a strategy which could place him within financial reach of Manchester United.
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Brumbies tame Lions
The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White's Brumbies deservedly triumphed 14-12 at Canberra Stadium.
Arsenal bid for Real Madrid star Gonzalo Higuain as Juventus turn their attention to Carlos Tevez
Arsenal have moved in to pole position to sign Gonzalo Higuain and have tabled a club-record bid in excess of £20m for the Real Madrid striker.
Ashley-Cooper lauds 'soldier' O'Driscoll
Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever as the rivals prepare to meet for the first time in Saturday's opening Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions.
Kinnear: I'm smarter than Toon Army
Joe Kinnear risked alienating the Newcastle fans further by claiming to have "more intelligence than them".
Adrenalin fires up new boy Barritt
Brad Barritt has dismissed any fears of potential jet lag and weariness being a factor when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut.
Doctor marvels at Lions' dedication
Team doctor James Robson has paid a glowing tribute to the professionalism of Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions.
Britney's sons star in music video
Britney Spears' sons are to star in the video for her new single Ooh La La, which features on the soundtrack for the Smurfs 2 movie.
Jared Leto performs closer to Mars
Rock act 30 Seconds To Mars hit a new high when they performed a gig on the roof of the O2 Arena.
Rihanna late for Birmingham show
Rihanna kept fans waiting two-and-a-half-hours at her Birmingham concert after spending the previous night out partying with Cara Delevingne.
Stars line up for Lawrence concert
Emeli Sande, Rizzle Kicks and Labrinth are among the stars who will perform at a concert in memory of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence, 20 years after he was stabbed to death.
O Russell: No more war films for me
David O Russell has revealed he will not make any more films about war.
Thewlis, Gleeson for Eliza Graves
David Thewlis and Brendan Gleeson are the latest additions to horror thriller Eliza Graves.
Whitney Port: Ashley Olsen is so stylish
Whitney Port says Ashley Olsen has a “great sense of style”.
Sienna Miller proud of hippy style
Sienna Miller believes her dress sense comes from having a bohemian personality.
Kylie Jenner reveals make-up essentials
Kylie Jenner can't live without her Lancôme Mascara and YSL concealer.
Katy Perry: I've toned down my look
Katy Perry has joked that she still likes to do dramatic make-up but feels she is entering a more "age appropriate" era of experimenting.
Amy Adams: Waxing hates me
Amy Adams has joked that her skin is so sensitive strange things happen to it when she tries to wax.
Kristen Bell: I stick to workouts
Kristen Bell has revealed how she managed to lose the baby weight since giving birth in March.
Romeo Beckham 'so stylish'
Romeo Beckham loves fashionable clothes and has developed a strong sense of style.
Halle Berry keeps make-up simple during day
Halle Berry thinks bright coloured make-up is best saved for night-time.
Taylor Swift goes monochrome
Taylor Swift made a striking yet simple monochrome look for her appearance at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada yesterday.
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Nuala McKeever: Making up your own truth is the way to go, honestly!
There is a line from The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron that I try to keep to the forefront of my mind: "Leap and the net will appear."
Nuala McKeever: Why Barack is fighting the wrong battle
What are we doing spending money on sending arms to Syria, as suggested by US President Barack Obama? Where do we draw the line on conflicts in which we involve ourselves?
News Analysis: Whistleblower opens can of worms on America's secrets
Whistleblower Edward Snowden's revelations that America's secretive National Security Agency has been spying on ordinary US citizens to a far greater degree than previously thought has sent sections of the US media, body politic and public into a tizzy.
Nuala McKeever: These moronic headlines aren't to my taste
There's always the straw that breaks the proverbial's back. For me this week it was a headline in the Guardian, "I made pork taste like fish..."
Blogs: Downing Street deal just a rehash of old ideas
David Cameron wanted to give something to Northern Ireland ahead of the G8. A gesture to show the world how determined he is to deliver real change to the smallest country of the UK.
Editors Viewpoint: Joyce was a giant of letters, but no man of the people
So, did you have a jolly Bloomsday on Sunday? Or did you just read aloud some of the more sexually explicit passages from Ulysses? Writers are keen to turn Bloomsday into a holiday at home and abroad. And writers are exactly the people to celebrate James Joyce and his masterpiece.
Blogs: Downing Street deal just a rehash of old ideas
David Cameron wanted to give something to Northern Ireland ahead of the G8. A gesture to show the world how determined he is to deliver real change to the smallest country of the UK.
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Blogs: Protests don't work...but they save our face
Protests against the G8 will not have achieved very much. We live in a part of the world in which protest simply doesn't work any more, or at least does no more than advertise a grievance. It doesn't change the plans of governments.
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In Pictures: The Janus Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to Northern Ireland’s Hospitality and Tourism Industry
The Stars of Northern Ireland’s Hospitality and Tourism Industry were honored by the Institute of Hospitality (NI) at their annual awards ceremony which took place in the Culloden hotel.
Netflix and Dreamworks seal dreamteam streaming deal
Netflix is to air original television programming from Dreamworks Animation in a deal described as a major coup for both companies.
In Pictures: Barclay Communications’ Race Evening raises thousands
Barclay Communications raised over seven thousand pounds for the Jonjo Bright Trust at the tenth annual Barclay Communications’ Race Evening.
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Competitiveness wake up call is a firm challenge
In a world competitiveness league table, where Northern Ireland is compared with evidence from 144 countries, Northern Ireland ranks 42nd. More significantly, the UK ranks 8th and the Republic of Ireland is 27th.
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